How to Do Detox Body Wraps
Make detox body wraps at home easily and inexpensively by combining common kitchen ingredients. Epsom salt, olive oil and green clay are used to help draw toxins from the body, and they will leave you feeling healthy and refreshed. This recipe for detox body wraps makes approximately one treatment, which should be applied immediately.
Things You'll Need
- Spring or distilled water Epsom salt Olive oil Green or bentonite clay Old sheet or wrapping sheets Moisturizer (optional)
Instructions
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Bring 2 cups spring or distilled water to a boil. Add ¼ cup Epsom salt to the water, and stir until completely dissolved. Add 2 tbsp. high quality olive oil, and 1 cup green or bentonite clay. Stir to combine. Adjust the amount of water, if necessary, to form a thick, wet paste.
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Take a warm shower, but not too hot. This will open the pores prior to applying detox body wraps, and allow the ingredients to further penetrate the skin and draw out toxins.
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Undress and get into a clean bathtub. Rub the body, or part of the body, with the detox body wrap clay mixture. Cover the body with an old sheet, or salon wrapping sheets, and wrap as tightly as possible to squeeze the tissues.
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Keep the detox body wrap on the body for at least one hour. You may remain longer, if desired, but no longer than two hours. Read a book or magazine, or bring in a portable television to help pass the time, if desired.
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Once the allotted time has passed, remove the sheet and rinse the body thoroughly with warm water. Allow the body to air dry, if possible, rather than using a towel after rinsing. Apply moisturizer, if desired, to prevent the skin from drying out.
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Tips & Warnings
Drink several glasses of water, both before and after using detox body wraps, as this will help flush out toxins from the system. Also, try to avoid processed foods and refined sugar, alcohol and tobacco, for at least 48 hours after the treatment. Green or bentonite clay can be found at natural health stores or ordered online.
Do not store the detox body wrap mixture. It should be used immediately, and any excess should be discarded. Make a new batch for each treatment.
